Zigenarflickan
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Zigenarflickan

A band of Gypsies are camped outside the walls of Count Arnheim's palace. Oliver's wife kidnaps the Count's daughter Arline, then leaves the child and... runs off with her lover, Devilshoof. Not knowing her true identity, Oliver, with the help of "Uncle" Stanley, raises the girl as his own. Years later, Arline, still unaware of her noble birth, is caught trespassing on the Count's grounds and is thrown into the dungeon. Meanwhile, Stanley and Oliver pass the time playing "fingers" and bumblingly ply their trade picking pockets. Finally, just when Oliver needs his help to rescue Arline, Stanley gets drunk while siphoning wine into bottles. Show More

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Zigenarflickan (1936) is a captivating film set in the backdrop of a Gypsy camp located near Count Arnheim's palace. The plot centers around Oliver, a man whose wife kidnaps the Count's daughter, Arline, before abandoning the child to elope with her lover, Devilshoof. Unaware of the girl's true identity, Oliver, with the aid of his companion Uncle Stanley, raises Arline as his own.

Years pass, and Arline remains oblivious to her noble birth. However, when she inadvertently trespasses on the Count's property, she is imprisoned in the palace dungeon. Meanwhile, Stanley and Oliver find themselves engaged in a series of comedic mishaps, occupying their time with games of fingers and ineptly practicing their pickpocketing skills.

As the story progresses, Oliver desperately needs Stanley's assistance in rescuing Arline. However, a twist occurs when Stanley becomes intoxicated, leaving Oliver in a precarious position.

Zigenarflickan (1936) is a blend of adventure, romance, and comedy as viewers are taken on a journey through the lives of vibrant Gypsies, the comical misadventures of Stanley and Oliver, and the hidden secrets surrounding Arline's true identity. With stunning visuals and a thrilling storyline, this film is sure to captivate and entertain audiences from beginning to end.